Chehaw 5K will help conservation efforts

A portion of the participants money will go to conservation efforts. (Source: WALB)

One of the many furry creatures you will encounter along your run at Chehaw. (Source: WALB)

ALBANY, GA (WALB) -

Start training now, because in a few weeks you can lace up your running shoes for a good cause.

On Saturday September 17th, racers can run through the zoo at Chehaw, while supporting animal conservation.

Most of the money raised at the 5K will go to conservation efforts for animals such as cheetahs and rhinos.

The 5K presents a unique opportunity for participants to run next to the animals they are helping.

"It is not a big fundraiser for Chehaw, and it's not a big fundraiser for conservation. It's what we can do to add toward what we are already sending over every year," said Morgan Burnette, Director of Community Engagement.

Children play non-competitive baseball to grow teamwork skills (Source: WALB)

Some children with special needs hit the baseball diamond for their fourth season today! The Challenger League, a Leesburg-based non-profit, gives children with special needs the opportunity to play non-competitive sports with each other.

Some children with special needs hit the baseball diamond for their fourth season today! The Challenger League, a Leesburg-based non-profit, gives children with special needs the opportunity to play non-competitive sports with each other.